Author: Alonge Akinlolu
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Nigeria’s teenage sensation Elijah Odede has completed a move to French Ligue 2 club ESTAC Troyes from Moldovan champions Sheriff Tiraspol. The 18-year-old forward, who only joined Sheriff earlier this year from Castle Football Academy in Nigeria, impressed in his short spell in Moldova, delivering goals in both the domestic league and European qualifiers. His […]
Nigeria’s Super Falcons star, Asisat Oshoala, is on the verge of completing a transfer to Saudi Women’s Premier League side Al Hilal. According to multiple verified reports, Bay FC and Al Hilal have agreed on a transfer fee for the six time African Women’s Footballer of the Year. The striker has already arrived in Saudi […]
History was made in Malaysia as Team Nigeria captain, Abdulqudus Aliu, became the first Nigerian and African to win a silver medal at the World Youth Scrabble Championships. Aliu secured second place behind India’s Madhav Gopal Kamath, who claimed gold. Aliu finished the championship with 19 wins from 24 games and an impressive 1,406 […]
The rugby sevens tournament at the 2025 National Youth Games kicked off in Asaba on Sunday, August 31, with electrifying displays of speed, skill, and determination from the nation’s top U15 players. Day One delivered commanding performances in both the boys’ and girls’ categories, setting up a high-stakes finale on Monday, September 1. Girls’ […]
Wolverhampton Wanderers have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare from Belgian side KRC Genk on transfer deadline day. The 24 year-old, who clinched the Belgian Pro League Golden Boot last season with 21 league goals and 23 in all competitions, joins Wolves on a four year deal with the option of an […]
Bayelsa United and Warri Wolves have emerged as early frontrunners in the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season after impressive victories on Matchday 2. In Yenagoa, Bayelsa United secured a convincing 2-0 win over Barau FC, with Wisdom Magbisa converting a penalty in the 59th minute before Ofem Inoyayi added a second to […]
From the streets of Monrovia to the stadiums of Milan, footballing talent has often flowed from one generation to the next. A select group of father son duos have both played at the highest level. Cesare and Paolo Maldini (Italy) Cesare Maldini, a European Cup winner with AC Milan in 1963, laid […]
Nigerian forward Christantus Uche has officially left Getafe to join Crystal Palace in a deal worth around €20 million. The 22 year old was initially close to signing for Wolverhampton Wanderers, but negotiations collapsed due to unresolved personal terms. Palace stepped in to match Wolves’ offer, striking a deal that gives Uche his long […]
Rwanda’s delegation to Saturday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Nigeria will arrive in Lagos on Tuesday afternoon. A one-man advance party will be in Lagos on Monday, but the full delegation will make landfall in Lagos on Tuesday aboard a Rwandair Airline flight at 1.15pm, and will proceed to Uyo, capital of Akwa […]
Liverpool have wrapped up a sensational summer transfer window, confirming five major arrivals worth over £395 million and breaking the British transfer record on Deadline Day. The Reds’ business was headlined by the capture of Alexander Isak from Newcastle United for £125 million, a deal that could rise to £130m with add ons, making him […]
